Answer:
26 puppies
Step-by-step explanation:
Step one:
Given data
We are given that there are 65 dogs in total
The ratio of puppies to adult dogs in a kennel is 2:3
Total ratio= 2+3= 5
Required
The number of puppies in the kennel
Step two:
Let us the part to all method to find the number of puppies
let the number of puppies be x
2/5=x/65
cross multiply we have
5x= 65*2
5x= 130
divide both sides by 5
x= 130/5
x=26 puppies
Also, the number of adults dog is
65- 26= 39
